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Toy megaphone — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00246/26
Summary
The strap attached to the toy has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy megaphone
- Name / model
- ZG608
- Barcode
- 10803287748
- Category
- Toys
- Red toy megaphone. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.
What is the risk?
- The strap attached to the toy has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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